The Crowdfunding Professional Association (CfPA), the leading trade organization for the regulated investment crowdfunding industry, has appointed six new professionals to its Board of Directors. The appointments of Dr. Greg Burke, Elizabeth Eichorn, Julian A. Haffner, Danielle Godfrey, Levi Brackman, and Meighan Leon bring specialized expertise across academic research, securities law, film finance, startup accounting, platform technology, and regulatory compliance to the organization.
Brian Belley, President of the CfPA Board of Directors, stated that the new directors bring real-world, diverse experience spanning securities law, platform operations, issuer support, and academic research. He emphasized that as regulated investment crowdfunding enters a pivotal period for policy, compliance, and market maturity, this expanded board is better equipped to represent stakeholders and drive responsible growth across the ecosystem.
The new board members represent various facets of the crowdfunding industry. Dr. Greg Burke is an assistant professor of accounting at Loyola University Chicago's Quinlan School of Business whose research examines the economics of investment crowdfunding with focus on securities regulation and financial reporting. Elizabeth Eichorn is a fundraising and crowdfunding specialist who has coached over 1,000 business owners on strategy and innovative financing approaches.
Julian A. Haffner serves as Chief Legal Officer of CineBlock, a film finance and Regulation Crowdfunding platform, and brings more than 20 years of experience advising entrepreneurs across media, technology, and financial services. Danielle Godfrey founded SetApart Accountancy Corp., a CPA firm that has performed over 1,000 reviews and audits for crowdfunding issuers in the past seven years.
Levi Brackman is Founder and CEO of Invown, a registered investment crowdfunding platform helping real estate sponsors and early-stage companies raise capital under Regulation Crowdfunding. Meighan Leon serves as Chief Legal Officer of DealMaker, where she guides the platform through complex regulatory frameworks with a practical, business-focused approach.
As the regulated investment crowdfunding industry continues to grow and evolve, CfPA remains committed to education, advocacy, and establishing best practices for all participants. The organization's initiatives can be explored at https://CfPA.org. The addition of these board members enhances CfPA's ability to deliver on its commitments and share successes with policymakers, investors, and entrepreneurs during a critical period of industry development.
